This class will educate students on the fundamental concepts of woodworking and the safe use of HackPGH's woodshop equipment. If you have absolutely no woodworking experience, than this is the class for you! It is designed to give the student a foundation for their journey into the hobby and profession of woodworking. Students will make and take home their own cutting board, bread board, or table tray from a selection of locally sourced hardwoods. Topics covered include safety in the woodshop, measuring and cutting, lumber characteristics, basic joints, applying stains & oils, and more. Students will leave with an understanding of the following equipment:
Structure: This class will have one intensive group session, where the entire cohort will work through the steps of making a project collectively. Afterwards, the instructor will help each student make and take home one of the following items: breadboard, cutting board, or table tray.
Date and time: Sunday January 12th, 2025 from 12:00pm-4:00pm Requirements: No woodworking experience needed. All supplies and safety equipment will be provided. Please remove dangling jewelry, wear long pants, wear closed-toed shoes, and tie any long hair back for your safety!
Office Hours: Optional and by appointment. Please reach out if you need assistance after the class. Instructor can also provide online support via Slack and/or and email.
Instructor: Cass Griger
Cost: $140 for non-members, $120 for HackPGH members. Cost includes materials and instruction. No-shows will NOT be refunded. If you need to cancel, please contact HackPGH at least 48 hours before the class date!
Class Size: 3 people max
Age Requirements: Must be 13+ (Minors must be accompanied by an adult!)
Special Discounted Membership Offer: Non-members who take this class qualify for 50% off their first month of HackPGH membership! Talk to Cass or a HackPGH Board Member for details.
